A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4924167 Details
Epoch: 228 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 13269215 epoch_slot_no: 136415 block_no: 4923990 slot_leader_id: 4572916 size: 995 time: 2020-11-08 11:38:26 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebaa4968814519119ee313bc9032a16cd78ba860754e70c5232b0172c7fdc1edBlock Operator
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